Local streetwear label channels Malaysian spirit for 'Ghostbusters' collection

The Ghostbusters franchise is iconic. Malaysians would probably remember the films, characters or song. Photo: Pestle & Mortar Clothing

Ghostbusters has long been a fan favourite since it came out in 1984. As a franchise, it has stayed in everyone's imagination for decades.

With the upcoming release (November 2021) of the latest film, Ghosbusters: Afterlife, there is much excitement – and feelings of nostalgia. Especially since Bill Murray is returning to portray Dr Peter Venkman, as well as cameos from his original co-stars, Dan Akroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver and Annie Potts.

The franchise is also a large part of pop-culture, spawning countless merchandise featuring Ghosbusters iconography.

In Malaysia, a local streetwear label has collaborated with the film.

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While various other international brands like A Bathing Ape and Urban Outfitters have come up with Ghostbusters designs in the past, this latest collection aims to stay true to the film – and Malaysian spirit.

"As a homage to Ghostbusters we didn't want to stray too far away from iconic imagery from the movie," explains co-founder of Pestle & Mortar Clothing, Hugh Koh, on how his label references key moments of the film.

He has even added elements that a lot of Malaysians can relate to. For example, a T-shirt in which the graphic draws layout inspiration from local paper The Star.

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"Believe it or not, but as we were doing research on Ghostbusters, we came across hardcore Malaysian and South-east Asian Ghostbusters fan sites. From collectors all the way to cosplayers," Koh relates.

The PMC x Ghosbusters designs designs range from T-shirts, all the way to an iconic crew jacket modelled after the Ghostbusters brown overall uniforms.

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"Ghostbusters is a worldwide pop culture icon," Koh says. "Many Malaysians who were born in the 1980s or 90s would probably remember the films, characters or song."

He adds: "Through this collection we hope to bring back those fun-filled childhood memories. For those who are unaware of the film we hope to drive awareness around the film that played a part in our childhood."

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